Wide Area Network Fiber, Equipment, and Support

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is seeking leased lit and dark fiber, supporting network equipment, and maintenance and operations to expand its consortium members’ wide area network.

IU 13 Consortia > Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13


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270002490
Dec 16, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 22, 2026 02:53 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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mike_williams_consortia@iu13.org
+17176061297
1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA, USA
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Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, 1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, Attn: Steven Frey, RFP Response #267-007
Physically embossed notarized documents
Description

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is soliciting proposals to expand its existing wide area network for consortium members. The scope includes leased lit fiber (including optical wavelength services), leased dark fiber, supporting network equipment, and maintenance and operations. The Form 470 lists 59 leased dark fiber strands, 59 leased lit fiber services, 734 network equipment units, and 25 maintenance and operations services; installation and initial configuration are indicated for the service requests. The solicitation allows multi-year contracts and voluntary extensions of specified number and duration, but does not provide a definite contract term. Vendors must register and attend a mandatory vendor meeting to participate. Proposals are due by email, with one hard copy required for physically embossed notarized documents. The addendum clarifies that five years of equipment support are sought for specified Ciena equipment and permits functionally equivalent replacement Nokia license models.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCDG01Support services for physical and wireless networks connecting equipment within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's broader networks, as well as Wide Area Network equipment, hardware and software directly connecting into data centers, offices and third parties. Support services which enable or distribute voice services through on-premise equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets. Also provides support for transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks and internet access. Support services for external (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points. Mobile infrastructure support such as cabled communication network, cellular towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication
Smart Codes
leased fiber network serviceswide area network equipmentnetwork maintenance and operations
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 28, 2026 04:00 PM-Vendor Registration Deadline
Oct 28, 2026 06:00 PM-Mandatory Vendor Meeting (required)
Microsoft Teams meeting; browser access is available, with Chrome or Firefox recommended.
Nov 04, 2026 10:00 PM-Site Survey Request Deadline
Nov 9, 2026-Site Surveys
Nov 13, 2026 07:00 PM-RFP Questions Deadline
Dec 16, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Mar 10, 2027-Anticipated Contract Award
Jul 1, 2027-Start of Services
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFP 267 007 Addendum 2.pdfOct 30, 2026 03:10 PM
FCC Form 470 #270002490 Application (PDF)Oct 22, 2026 02:53 PM
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